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North Carolina taps NBA veteran Michael Malone as head coach, unveiling a transfer class ranked eighth nationally and a freshman big man from Spain, while key departures reshape the roster ahead of a fifth‑place ACC projection.
Eastern Kentucky University has named six captains for the 2026 football season, highlighting standout performances and setting the stage for a competitive debut against Western Carolina.
The University of Cincinnati’s football program is poised for a pivotal year in the Big 12, blending a revamped offensive line, a new defensive scheme and a demanding schedule that could finally translate early‑season promise into sustained success.
The Bulldogs open at home, face a stretch of regional opponents, travel to Chapel Hill, compete in a Thanksgiving tournament, and finish with a series of road games against top‑ranked teams.
The Tigers are betting on a collective shooting upgrade, adding players like Kennard Davis Jr., Jordan Crawford and Cord Stansberry to diversify a portfolio that has long relied on spot‑up and pull‑up threats.
The Wildcats are banking on a deep transfer class to restore competitiveness in the SEC after a challenging 2026 campaign, with standout pitchers and outfielders poised to make an immediate impact.